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A motorcycle crash can flip your life in an instant. You're dealing with serious injuries, a wrecked bike, missed work, and mounting medical bills — all while insurance adjusters are already working against you. You shouldn't have to fight this alone.

Riders get blamed. Insurance companies know it and use it. Without an experienced attorney in your corner, you risk losing the compensation you may deserve. Time is short, and the other side isn't waiting.

Why HurtMatch

We match you only with attorneys experienced in Texas motorcycle injury cases

No upfront cost — ever. You pay nothing unless your attorney wins

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Local Houston attorneys who know Harris County courts and Texas law

Real Scenarios We Match Daily

A Houston rider was rear-ended on I-45 by a distracted driver and suffered a broken leg and road rash. We matched them with a local attorney who handled all communication with the at-fault driver's insurer so the rider could focus on recovery.
A motorcyclist was cut off by a left-turning vehicle near the 610 Loop, resulting in a serious shoulder injury requiring surgery. Their matched attorney gathered traffic camera footage and witness statements to build a strong liability case.
A rider on Highway 59 was sideswiped by a commercial truck and left with a traumatic brain injury. HurtMatch connected them with an attorney experienced in commercial carrier cases who pursued the trucking company directly.

Questions

How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in Texas?

Texas law gives you 2 years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Miss that deadline and you may lose your right to seek compensation entirely. Don't wait — contact an attorney as soon as possible.

How much does it cost to hire a motorcycle accident attorney?

Nothing upfront. The attorneys in our network work on contingency — meaning you pay no legal fees unless they win your case. Your first consultation is also completely free.

How long does a motorcycle accident case take to resolve?

It depends on the complexity of your case, your injuries, and whether the other side cooperates. Some cases settle in a few months. Others with disputed liability or serious injuries can take a year or more. Your attorney will give you a realistic timeline after reviewing your situation.

What should I do immediately after a motorcycle accident in Houston?

First, get to safety and call 911. Get a police report. Photograph the scene, your injuries, and all vehicles. Collect witness names and contact info. See a doctor even if you feel okay — adrenaline masks pain. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.

What if I was partly at fault for the crash?

Texas follows a 'modified comparative fault' rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you were not more than 50% responsible for the accident. An experienced attorney can help evaluate how fault may be assigned in your specific case.

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What Texas Law Means For Your Motorcycle Accident Case

In Houston, Texas, injury cases follow the same statewide rules — but local courts and insurance adjusters have their own patterns. The attorney we match you with knows them.

The 2-Year Deadline

Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §16.003 gives you exactly 2 years from the date of injury to file suit. Miss it and your case is over — there is no extension, no exception for "I didn't know I could sue." Wrongful death claims have the same 2-year window from the date of death.

Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)

Texas uses Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §33.001. You can recover damages as long as you are 50% or less at fault. If you are 51%+ at fault, you recover nothing. Insurance companies know this rule and aggressively try to push fault percentages above 50%. An experienced attorney pushes back.

Damage Caps You Should Know

Texas caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $250,000 per defendant (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §74.301). There are no caps in standard auto, premises, or product cases — making attorney negotiation skill the deciding factor in your final number.

What To Do Right Now

  1. Get medical care immediately. Insurance companies argue any gap in treatment means you weren't really hurt.
  2. Do not give a recorded statement. Adjusters call within hours of a crash to lock you into damaging admissions. Decline politely.
  3. Save everything. Photos, medical records, bills, work-loss documentation, witness contacts.
  4. Get matched with an attorney before you sign anything. Settlement releases are final.